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NameMECKLENBURG HEALTH CARE CENTER
Address2415 SANDY PORTER RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/17/2018
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on site.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P Observed employee wash hands and then turn off faucet with bare hands. Observed PIC (Person in Charge) wash hands and then turn of faucet with bare hands. Observed employee come into work, go to hand sink, put soap on hands and then rinse it off immediately without scrubbing and then turn of faucet with bare hands. Training needed on proper hand washing procedure. CDI (Corrected During Inspection): EHS (Environmental Health Specialist) discussed issue with PIC.
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed paper towel dispenser near dish machine out of batteries, not dispensing. CDI: paper towels provided.
13 0 Food separated and protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Repeat Observed cornbread on sheet tray being stored on prep table without coverage.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Repeat Observed cleaning needed in ice machine where there is white build-up on the sides. Points de-escalated, no issues with sanitizer. Observed heavy green and black build-up in ice machine scoop holder.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed sandwiches, made today, holding at 60F in reach-in cooler. PIC stated that sandwiches were made around 10 am and then were placed out on speed rack, out of temperature control for the duration of lunch service. Sandwiches were placed back into cold holding after service. CDI: sandwiches voluntarily discarded. EHS explained that food items can not be held out of temperature control for any amount of time unless they are in prep or under TPHC procedure. EHS educated PIC about TPHC (Time as a Public Health Control). PIC stated they would like to make sandwiches, cool them down to 41F or below, and then store them on ice for lunch service. EHS sent information on cooling, TCS (Temperature Control needed for Safety) food definition, and TPHC.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed raw tilapia thawing in container of water. CDI: EHS explained to PIC that proper thawing methods are under constant and cool running water, during cooking process, or under refrigeration. CDI: water turned on and left running.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed no thin-probe thermometer on site. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure facility has obtained thin-probe thermometer.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed large container of white granular without labeling. Employee stated product was thickener. CDI: product properly labeled.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Repeat Observed cleaning needed on walk-in cooler fan covers and in reach-in cooler.
52 1 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Repeat Observed dumpster doors to be open. 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters is in place. Observed dumpster without drain plug. 5-501.111 Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair - C Observed enclosure with broken wood. Facility is in the process of repair. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed litter collecting around dumpster area.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Repeat Observed cleaning needed on walk-in cooler walls. Observed cleaning needed on walls by dish machine area. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed wall damage by the door leading to dining room.